MCTD Support Group
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) or Sharp's syndrome is a human autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body. MCTD combines features of polymyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic scleroderma and is thus considered an overlap syndrome. MCTD commonly causes joint pain/swelling, Raynaud phenomenon, muscle inflammation, and scarring of...
I realize I have lost virtually every ounce of fat on my body in the last few months. A year ago, my weight was around 130 and my size was 10/12. Six months ago, I weighed around 115 and was a size 5, and I looked and felt good. I figured this was my metabolism speeding up due to menopause.
But I continue to lose weight, so I'm evidently losing muscle mass. I'm getting pretty freaked out because just a month ago I weighed 108 pounds and now I weigh 102.4 pounds. I'm down to a size 1. Every chair I sit in feels hard as a rock, no fat on my ass, my thighs, my stomach anymore. None. I look and feel like crap.
Is this common? How much muscle mass can a person lose before they're too weak to function? I'm on prednisone--I thought that stuff was supposed to make you GAIN weight.
Feedback, anyone?
But I continue to lose weight, so I'm evidently losing muscle mass. I'm getting pretty freaked out because just a month ago I weighed 108 pounds and now I weigh 102.4 pounds. I'm down to a size 1. Every chair I sit in feels hard as a rock, no fat on my ass, my thighs, my stomach anymore. None. I look and feel like crap.
Is this common? How much muscle mass can a person lose before they're too weak to function? I'm on prednisone--I thought that stuff was supposed to make you GAIN weight.
Feedback, anyone?
LOL!
Prednisone has different effects on different people. I eat. But I have friends who lose while on it. It does make you lose muscle but I gain it with fat. Guess you dont.
Look at what you are eating. If you are eating a reasonable amount you need to be checked for other disorders such as problems in the digestive system, diabetes, or thyroid disorders. If you arent eating, go to the Dr and try to figure out why you arent. Are you sick and have no appetite? The Dr can help you figure that out too and advise you on suppliments or diet changes that can help.
As I am so good at gaining weight, take my advice! LOL!
And good luck. This can be serious,call the Dr today.
Mary Ann
From what I've been reading, both mctd and prednisone can cause muscle loss...
Your weight loss sounds extreme enough to be a problem so please get it checked and let us know what the dr. says.
Sharon
Lynne